Petrol Hyundai Matrix: MOT pass rate
59.9% of petrol Hyundai Matrix pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,220 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 79,539.
Petrol against the other Hyundai Matrix versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 59.9% | 3,220 |
| Diesel | 51.4% | 245 |
| All Hyundai Matrix | 59.4% | 3,470 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Hyundai Matrix specifically, petrol is the strongest at 59.9%, and this petrol version sits 0.5 points above the 59.4% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Hyundai Matrix had covered 79,539 miles at test, against 92,961 for the diesel. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Hyundai Matrix page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Hyundai Matrix fuel types
- Diesel Hyundai Matrix - 51.4%